Overview
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Location: Polegate, East Sussex, South East. Hours: 16 hours per week, plus additional hours in school holidays. Pay: £14.00 per hour.
About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.
Why Join Us
* Competitive pay & benefits
* Ongoing support & recognition
* Full induction and paid training
Role and Responsibilities
As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll be part of our client’s dedicated support team, providing essential care in their home. You’ll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will support this client directly.
Planned hours: 16 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, 8am–4pm. During school holidays, you may be required to work Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.
Responsibilities include supporting the client with social activities in the community, assisting with personal care when needed (including getting in and out of the bath and hair washing), helping with meal preparation, and sharing mealtimes to promote a warm, engaging atmosphere. Travel to community activities is required; a driver with access to their own vehicle is preferred.
Training & Support
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, including:
* Full induction
* Safeguarding Adults
* First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety
* Client-specific training – to be confirmed
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.00 per hour.
Who We’re Looking For
* A driver with own vehicle is preferred (business insurance required)
* Understanding of mental health, eating disorders and autism
* Compassionate, reliable and committed
* Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
Benefits
Join a Team That Cares: HomeCareDirect is committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to high standards. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
If you’re dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!
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Note: This description reflects the role and requirements; it is not a request for recruitment outside of HomeCareDirect.
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